Ingah Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 It seems that i may soon come to be in possession of a CB500 which has been left standing in a heated garage for the last 7 years!The seller of the item has offered to MOT and service it before giving me - but i'm just concerned due to the length of time in question here.Assuming i receive it in "working condition" as it would be after MOT+service - what should i check that the seller may have missed off (especially fluid-wise). Also, are there items that should be replaced after having been stood so long (e.g. i can think of tyres). I just don't want to find out what's missing the hard way! (i.e. the front brake crumbling to dust on first use or something) Quote
blakeatron Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Possibly change tyres, brake pads and shoes, all fluids, battery, air filter, wash through fuel tank thoroughly and maybe even the clutch.You may also find some cables have rusted into their sleeves.Personally I would just take it to a garage and let them sort it all out - as I really dont like getting dirty! Quote
Hoody Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Get him to MOT it for you. Then when you get it have checked over and change consumables as described tyres etc.Out interest - is it cheap as chips?If not it could turn expensive! Quote
Ingah Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 Out interest - is it cheap as chips? £750. M-reg 1995. 16,000 miles.According to Parkers Used Bike Prices, it should be in good condition for the money + age (£760), but on the other hand on another post (http://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=16218) i was told the Parkers prices are way too low and that i should expect to pay far more in the real world. Quote
Hoody Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 At that price make sure it does have a roadworthiness check, full MOT It needs to be in good condition at 13 years old Quote
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